Mason joins Roetzel's Columbus office

Donald L. Mason has joined the law firm Roetzel, and will serve "of counsel" in the Columbus office.

Mason focuses his practice on energy and environmental policy, with an emphasis on regulated public utilities and oil and natural gas development. He served two terms as commissioner of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. During his tenure, he was appointed to several state and national committees dealing with energy policy. He represented Ohio on the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission, where he chaired various committees, eventually becoming vice chair. In addition, Mason served at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as chief of the Division of Oil and Gas, and was appointed by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and reappointed by Secretary Samuel Bodman to serve on the National Petroleum Council.

Mason earned his bachelor of arts from Muskingum College and his juris doctorate from Capital Law School. He was elected to Zanesville City Council shortly after graduating from college and, at 26 years old, was elected mayor of ZanesvilleHe continues to serve Muskingum County as trustee and past president of the Muskingum County Library System. He is in his 33rd year as a wrestling official and has been was selected to referee the Ohio High School State Wrestling Championships multiple times.

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Mason joins Roetzel's Columbus office

Donald L. Mason has joined the law firm Roetzel, and will serve 'of counsel' in the Columbus office.